Beginning at 10:30 AM Sunday, January 2, Religion and Ethics Newsweekly returns to Wisconsin Public Television, the only national newsmagazine that covers religion, spirituality and pressing ethical issues.   The program  examines top         stories affecting  the nation's and the world's diverse religious landscape and also serves as a resource for those searching for ways to enhance their understanding of American religious life.  Check www.wpt.org for further information

Family members and friends are caring for more and more people at home,  In the past year, 1 in 4 households nationwide provided care to someone 50 or older.  As the number of family caregivers increases, family members are in need of support and training to provide safe and comfortable care for loved ones.  The American Red Cross is offering a course in Basic Caregiver Training January 10, 12, 17 & 19, 2005 from 9 AM to Noon at their location at 211 N. Parker Drive in Janesville.  For more information and to register, call the American Red Cross at 608.754.4497.

The Beloit Regional Hospice will be conducting  winter training classes covering end-of-life education for anyone interested in volunteering. The classes run for 8 weeks and start on January 18th from 9:30 AM-11:30 AM, or January 20th from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM.  Call 608.363.7421 to sign up.

Girl Talk-Talkin' You, Talkin' Body, Talkin' Spirit  7th & 8th Grade Girls Overnight will be held Jan. 22 & 23, 2005 at Lutheran Campus Center, 214 North Mills Street, Madison, WI.  Registration deadline is January 7, 2005, cost is $20.  Registration forms are available online at https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/cmthompson3/Girl%20Talk/2005%20Registration.doc.

Wartburg Theological Seminary is offering free of charge to the community a 4-week course "The Criminal Justice System and Restorative Justice."  beginning January 31, and a